From a survey originally done in Germany, five type of travelers are identified.
- Public transport rejecters. These believe public transport provides little sense of control or excitement. They are not open to change and see access to mobility as very important.
- Car individualists. Similar to public transport rejecters, but are open to change and consider privacy more important.
- Weather-resistant cyclists. Positive towards bicycles and will cycle even in bad weather.
- Eco-sensitised public transport users. Positive towards public transport and are highly influenced by their environmental conscience.
- Self-determined mobile people. Perform the highest percentage of trips by foot; they do not consider mobility important and are not open to change.
Among these, I guess I’d be closest to #5. Would much prefer to do my trips by foot. But, in no way do I “not consider mobility important”: in fact, it’s mainly for reasons of mobility that I prefer walking. Though, by mobility, I’m thinking versatility, and they may be thinking distance. Nor do I think I’m “not open to change”: though I used the bus a fair amount in Phila, I use it much more often here in Portland since distance if much more of an issue.
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